zucchina

Definition

Alternative form of zucchini.

Etymology

From Italian zucchina, alternative form of zucchino (plural zucchini).

Example Sentences

• "The squashes are used by Italians for frying and other purposes are very small, and for this reason they are called “Zucchine” or small squashes.[…]The “Zucchine” are an extremely tasty vegetable and they are especially good when fried."
• "Mr. Robinson notes that all through Italy the zucchina is picked when it is about the size of a small cucumber—generally before the flower has opened, and that this early cutting causes the plants to produce very freely."
• "Vegetable Novelties which will attract attention and make sales ᵢnclude:^([sic])[…]Long Black Zucchina Squash[…]"